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Organ Mountain larkspur
Scientific Name: Delphinium wootonii
Family: Ranunculaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Delphinium wootonii: Organ Mountain Larkspur
Delphinium wootonii, commonly known as Organ Mountain Larkspur, is a forb/herb belonging to the genus Delphinium.
Considerations for Pets
- The common name "Larkspur" is shared with the closely related genus Consolida.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Delphinium wootonii Rydb.
- Common Names: Organ Mountain Larkspur, Wooton's Larkspur
- Family: Ranunculaceae (Buttercup Family)
- Synonyms:
- Delphinium geyeri var. wootonii (Rydb.) K.C. Davis
- Delphinium virescens var. wootonii (Rydb.) Shinners
Distribution and Habitat
- Delphinium wootonii is found in the southwestern United States, including New Mexico.
- Specifically observed growing on the shoulder of roads in mesquite/grassland environments at elevations around 4903 feet (e.g., Fort Huachuca, Cochise County).
- Observed in the Black Range, New Mexico (south of McKnight Mountain, Carbonate Creek).
- Organ Mountains, New Mexico and surrounding areas such as Aguirre Springs Recreation Area.
Morphological Characteristics
- It is described as a non-woody forb/herb.
- Flower color varies from white to lavender.
- Note the long spur on the flowers.
- It is a perennial.
Related Species
- Other species of Delphinium include:
- Delphinium alabamicum: Alabama larkspur
- Delphinium alpestre: Colorado larkspur
- Delphinium altissimum
- Delphinium viride
- Delphinium xantholeucum
Quirky Facts
- The common name "Larkspur" is shared with the closely related genus Consolida.
Further Information
- USDA PLANTS Database is referenced.
- Dave's Garden is mentioned as a resource for gardening tips and ideas.
- Western New Mexico University Department of Natural Sciences is associated with information on this species.